Talk-show host Phil Donahue, who died this week at age 88, was married 44 years to which actress?
Eva Gabor
Lily Tomlin
Marlo Thomas
Debbie Reynolds
Phil Donahue, the trailblazing talk show host died last Sunday at the age of 88. Donahue was the first talk show host to interact directly with a studio audience on the air, altering the format of daytime TV for decades to come. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, actress Marlo Thomas. The couple first met in 1977 when she appeared as a guest on his talk show. At the end of the interview, Donahue took her hand and said, “You are really fascinating.” She replied, “You are wonderful! They were married for 44 years until his passing.
Correct Answer: Marlo Thomas